16 year old daughter who sneaked out of the house with an 18 yr old what can you do?

Answer 1

You call the police and report her as a runaway. That means anyone who helps them can be charged as well.

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Answer 2

You could press charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. If you are certain, absolutely certain anything other than sneaking out occured, other charges could be pressed. You should consider the consequences before you procede, because once begun you cannot stop the process.

Answer 3

You are a mother! You gave her life. Your rights are very important in her growth. To answer this you must first think over the situation.

1. Does she have strong feelings towards this boy?

2. Would she give up her virginity?

3. Have you given her any reason to live with this family instead of you?

4. Do you care enough of her?

After considering those four questions, you have to try and put yourself in her shoes.

1. Would you like it if your mother found out you ran away from home to live with your boyfriend and his family, then came and punished you and gave you no say in this situation?

2. Would you like to be able to share why you ran to him?

3. Would your mother listen?

Try visiting your daughters boyfriend's family. Talk to her about how you feel about this situation. Ask her why she ran and if you did anything to cause this. If she was mad at you, ask her if there was anyway you could make it up to her. Give her time to think. Tell her that she is welcome home if she ever feels like coming home. If she wishes to stay there, ask her and her boyfriend's family if you could ever come and visit her. To take the step of living with you boyfriend in a relationship is a big one. If they break up, go to her right away and try to comfort her. Tell her that she can come back.

Also be prepared that she may not come back. Do not hate her for that. Give her time but let her know that half of your heart still belongs to her.

Another View: The above answer is definitely written from one-sided and slanted point of view. The fact of the matter is, if the daughter is NOT of legal age to either be emancipated or engage in sex, then the law is on your side. If the BF is over the age of 18, and engaging in sex with an underage minor it he can be charged with Statutory Rape. If the criteria fit the situation go to law enforcement, or the juvenile authorities, report the situation and request their assistance.